Watching the Watchers

This study offers the first detailed examination of the varied means by which parliament through its committees and the work of individual members has sought to scrutinise the British intelligence and security agencies and the government's use of intelligence.

Autorentext
Hugh Bochel, Professor of Public Policy, University of Lincoln, UK.

Andrew Defty, Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Lincoln, UK.

Jane Kirkpatrick, Research Associate in Politics, University of Lincoln, UK.

Inhalt

1. The Challenges of Legislative Oversight of Intelligence 2. 'The Government Does Not Comment' Parliament and Intelligence 3. Managing Continuity and Change: Legislating for Intelligence Agency Accountability 4. 'A Unique and Special Committee': The Intelligence and Security Committee 5. Issues of Accountability and Access: The Select Committees and Intelligence 6. Other Indicators of Parliamentary Interest: Debates, Questions, Motions and Groups 7. 'No Longer Scared to Ask': Parliamentarians and the Intelligence Services 8. New Possibilities: Legislative Oversight of Intelligence Beyond Westminster 9. Conclusions: Parliament and the Future of Intelligence Oversight